FH14174-01-C1 FIRE TEST SUMMARY
The specimens described below were tested by BRANZ in accordance with the requirements of AS 1530.8.1:2018 to determine the impact of weathering of exposed elements of construction treated with chemicals or coatings that improve their performance
Test Sponsor
Wood Modification Technologies Limited
19 Melanesia Road, Kohimarama
Auckland, 1071 New Zealand
Date of tests
21 September, 24 November, 17 December 2021 and, 17 and 22 February 2022
Reference BRANZ Test Report
FH14174-01 – issued 18/05/2022
Test specimens as described by the client
Pinus radiata treated with FLAMEfixx dFx®, a fully impregnated (350 L/m³) chemical treatment combining a durable wood preservative (Hazard Class – H3) and a flame retardant within the same timber substrate. The flame retardant product is a non-leachable material based on an inorganic metal oxide composition. Specimen ID
Mean values
Testing in accordance with AS 1530.8.1:2018
Three specimens were subjected to the ASTM D2898 Method B accelerated weathering regime with water flow rate modified to be the same as that within ASTM D2898 Method A prior to comparative testing in against non-weathered samples when tested in accordance with AS/NZS 3837-2018. The performance ratio to withstand exposure up to BAL 40 conditions were as follows:
Results in accordance with AS 1530.8.1 Section 12.3 (c)
Issued by
L. F. Hersche
Fire Testing Engineer
Reviewed by E. Soja Senior Fire Safety Engineer
Date of issue: 12 May 2022
All tests and procedures reported herein, unless indicated, have been performed in accordance with the laboratory’s scope of accreditation